Mahi Mahi with Panko

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I have a special treat for you. Okay, it’s a special treat for me, that I am sharing with you…..my wonderful friends. Many, many years ago when I lived on Kauai, there was a restaurant that served a Mahi Mahi with Panko and Hawaiian Potato Salad that I absolutely loved!! Theirs was deep fried to perfection, but I have tried to lighten it up a bit.

I decided to pan fry the Mahi Mahi with Panko and top it with Papaya Mango Salsa, but I still served it with my favorite Hawaiian Potato Salad…..

Mahi Mahi is a cold-water fish that is rich in selenium, niacin, and B vitamins and helps prevent lung inflammation…..and it’s delicious! It also contains heart healthy omega-3 fats. I first tried Mahi Mahi while in Hawaii, and I have been eating it ever since.

If you have ever made Chicken Parmesan, then you know exactly how this works. First coat the fish on both sides with the brown rice flour. Then dip in the beaten egg, and dredge in the panko crumbs…..

Heat the safflower oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the panko coated mahi mahi in the pan and cook until thoroughly cooked, about 8 to 10 minutes…..

I could only find Mahi Mahi with the skin on, so you can see that it is darker on the bottom than the top. 🙂  If yours has skin as well, cook the bottom first, then flip over and cook the top.

Mahi Mahi is also awesome when broiled or grilled on the barbecue, just in case you don’t have panko crumbs or want a gluten-free option. 🙂

To make the Papaya Mango Salsa, place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine…..

Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve…..

Why do I use brown rice flour to coat the fish or chicken first? Because it sticks really, really well!! All-purpose flour tends to clump and fall off when fried, brown rice flour stays put and holds the panko crumbs on perfectly.

Have you tried mangoes and papayas yet? The mango tree grows in the tropics and produces juicy, nutritious fruits that is high in fiber, vitamin A, and Folic Acid. They are beneficial for eye health, lowering cholesterol, clearing skin, alkalizing the whole body, preventing cancer, and boosts the immune system.

Papayas have one of the highest concentrations of vitamin C of any fruit. They are great for skin protection, eye health, preventing heart disease and cancer, and improving digestion.

Geminis are best paired with Aries, Leo, and Libras. They should probably avoid Scorpio, Capricorn, and Sagittarius {solar opposites}. Angelina Jolie is a Gemini and Brad Pitt is a Sagittarius, so opposites definitely attract! They are both year of the Rabbit {12 years apart}, which has a pretty calm, relaxed temperament.

We still have Raspberry-Thyme Ice Cream

and Breakfast Tostadas coming up next week.

So stay tuned. 🙂

Enjoy!

Mahi Mahi with Papaya Mango Salsa

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Serves	4
Prep time	15 minutes
Cook time	10 minutes
Total time	25 minutes
Meal type	Main Course

Crispy panko crusted Mahi Mahi with Papaya Mango Salsa is a light and fun way to serve seafood to your pickiest family members.

Ingredients

• For the Mahi Mahi
• 1 cup brown rice flour
• 2 Large organic eggs (beaten)
• 1 cup panko crumbs
• 4 mahi mahi filets
• safflower oil (for pan frying)
• For the Salsa
• 1 Ripe mango (peeled and diced)
• 1 Ripe papaya (peeled and diced)
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (or any chili powder that you have on hand)
• 3 Tablespoons chopped, fresh cilantro
• 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions

To make the Salsa:

Place all of the salsa ingredients in a bowl, and stir to combine. Cover, and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

To make the fish:

Place brown rice flour and panko crumbs on two separate large plates.

Place eggs in a bowl, and lightly beat.

Coat the mahi mahi with the brown rice flour.

Dip in the eggs.

Dredge in the panko crumbs.

Heat safflower oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Fry mahi mahi until thoroughly cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Place mahi mahi on a plate and spoon salsa over the top.

Serve with cooked rice or Hawaiian Potato Salad.

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